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Turntable Mats for Technics Grand Class, "G" Series

I have the original anniversary edition Technics 1200 GAE.  Shortly after I got it way back in like 2016, I put the rubber turntable mat aside and began using a leather and cork matt from Wooden Bull. See https://woodenbull.com.  I never looked back.

Recently, I pulled out a Ringmat and noticed a more robust sound with more definition in the low end. 

I'd like to try another. Recommendations?  

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jbhiller OP
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I'm done taping and gluing down mats.  I did that with the Funk Firm product. Never again. 

westcoastaudiophile
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“….Denon DP80 mat is superior to the Technics mats?"

technics mats have less contact area to the vinyl record surface comparing to dp80. also technics mat's pattern does not work well with additional weight.. also, rubber itself seems is a bit finer in dp80 mat.. 

yyman23
150 posts
 

I use the Funk Firm Achromat on my 1200G with great success. I haven't glued it.

oceanandmountains
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For users of the Boston Audio/Sakura graphite mat: no concerns about/experience with the mat scratching your records? 

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mofimadness
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@oceanandmountains...I have (2) Boston Mats that I bought when they first came out many moons ago.  They have had hundreds and hundreds of LPs on them and never ever have I encountered any scratches or marring or anything abnormal...

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